Verdict
The Honda Odyssey costs RM275,311 to the Hyundai Staria’s RM179,888, a hefty RM95,423 gap. Honda gives seven occupants Honda Sensing autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction, blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera and power sliding doors. The Staria counters with 10 seats, a 430-litre boot, 431 Nm from its 2.2-litre diesel and an eight-year/160,000-km warranty. For a Malaysian family needing more than seven seats, the Hyundai’s lower entry price and 3,273-mm wheelbase are difficult to ignore; the Odyssey is the better-equipped seven-seater.
Pick the Honda Odyssey if you need a seven-seat MPV with Honda Sensing, active cruise control, power sliding doors and automatic front and rear climate control.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, 431 Nm of diesel torque, a 430-litre boot and an eight-year/160,000-km warranty for far less money.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Odyssey RM275,311; Hyundai Staria RM179,888.
- Seating: Honda Odyssey 7 seats; Hyundai Staria 10 seats.
- Torque: Honda Odyssey 225 Nm; Hyundai Staria 431 Nm.
- Length/wheelbase: Honda Odyssey 4,830 mm/2,900 mm; Hyundai Staria 5,253 mm/3,273 mm.
- Fuel tank: Honda Odyssey 55 litres; Hyundai Staria 75 litres.
- Warranty: Honda Odyssey 5 years/unlimited mileage; Hyundai Staria 8 years/160,000 km.
Odyssey
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking, collision warning and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Power sliding rear doors, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Dual-zone front and single-zone rear automatic climate control.
- Costs RM95,423 more than the Staria.
- Has seven seats to the Staria’s 10.
- Its 225 Nm petrol engine trails the Staria’s 431 Nm diesel.
Staria
- Ten seats and a 430-litre boot.
- 431 Nm 2.2-litre turbodiesel with an eight-speed automatic.
- Eight-year/160,000-km warranty and RM95,423 lower price.
- Lacks autonomous braking, collision warning, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring.
- Manual front air-conditioning versus the Odyssey’s automatic dual-zone system.
- No power sliding rear doors or 360-degree camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM275,311 | RM179,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM725 | RM599✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger |
| Capacity | 2,356 cc | 2,199 cc |
| Horsepower | 173 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 431 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 87 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 12.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,273 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | — | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Kumho PorTran KC53 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Sliding Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Brake Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Rear Occupant Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual reclining and sliding Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seats, Manual Reclinable Last Row, 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, Two Flat-folding, Sliding and Reclining 3rd Row Captain Chairs, 60:40 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Ceiling-mounted Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 3 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades | — |
| Audio | 8" Advanced Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Front Windows, Auto Up and Down, Manual Slide Rear Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, Multi-angle with 360 View | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Rear Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km intervals | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Odyssey vs Staria FAQ
Is the Honda Odyssey or Hyundai Staria better?
The Odyssey is better for seven occupants prioritising active safety, powered sliding doors and automatic climate control. The Staria is the stronger buy when 10 seats, 431 Nm, a 430-litre boot and a much lower purchase price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Odyssey costs RM95,423 more than the Hyundai Staria: RM275,311 versus RM179,888.
Which MPV has more seats and luggage space?
The Hyundai Staria has 10 seats against the Odyssey’s seven, and it lists a 430-litre boot. No boot-space figure is stated for the Odyssey.